Mandatory Order in effect at 11:59 p.m. September 24, 2021
For more information on COVID-19 and the Mandatory Order, please visit the GNB COVID-19 page.
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CN wants to remind you that September 20-26 is Rail Safety Week
By joining efforts, we can prevent railroad crossing/trespassing accidents. For more information, please visit their website.
Portage’s Mother & Child Program
Portage’s Mother and Child Program is a residential drug addiction rehabilitation program for pregnant women and mothers with young children.
The Canadian Army Reserve will be training in the Sussex area.
The 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) will be conducting training from August 15th until August 19th 2021. The training will mostly take place on DND property but local residents can expect to see uniformed troops in town.
Friends of Fundy Announcement – Regional Tourism
The Town is a proud strategic partner of the Friends of Fundy in the Rural Upper Bay of Fundy Destination project
Please remember to complete your 2021 census.
Census information is vital for planning programs and services at the national, provincial, territorial and local levels. Governments use census data to make informed decisions about things like roads, public transportation, schools, daycare centres, retirement residences and health services. The benefits to your community increase with every completed questionnaire.
Sussex Engagement Session – Provincial Health Plan – Message from Mayor Thorne
This past year has been stressful for everyone for many reasons. At just about the same time we were all learning about a new pandemic that was about to go global, residents in rural New Brunswick were reeling from the news that healthcare reforms were going to be introduced that would, among other things, see our emergency rooms closed overnight.
Disaster Financial Assistance for Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 Flood
The provincial government has launched a Disaster Financial Assistance program to help small businesses, municipalities and individuals who suffered property damage following the heavy rainfall.
The program provides assistance for eligible damage and losses that threaten the health and safety of individuals, municipalities and small businesses. The maximum assistance for structural repairs to private residences is $160,000, while the maximum for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations is $500,000
More information on the program and application process can be found here.
Sussex Sawmill Project- Capital Investment of $15,000,000
The Town of Sussex is pleased to advise residents of an important capital improvement project that has begun today. The Sussex Sawmill has initiated the work necessary to complete an investment of $15,000,00 to upgrade this facility and to implement a modernization of an important economic driver in the greater Sussex Region.
Please see the COVID-19 Operational Plan of this facility and the safety processes put in place as the construction is completed.
UNITED WAY CANADA: Have you heard of 211?
As Canada navigates the second wave of COVID-19, people are still seeking support and unsure where to turn.